Ten US citizens - seven soldiers and three civilians - were killed when a helicopter crashed in western Afghanistan, it said without specifying the location. Do you think that President Obama is dithering about Afghanistan?
“…you want done. I wanna listen to the crystal. Analysts and -- David Petraeus who are the experts are insurgency. And that was decided in March 27 and that's what ought to go forward right now. …”
Investment sage Warren Buffett said that while the economy won't return to its former glory in the near term, the low point has already passed, with "enormous" progress being seen over the past year. Do you believe Warren Buffet?
“…our board. Dot org general betray us -- against. I Iraq commander General David Petraeus recent opposition to Chicago as the Olympic bid was cast as a lack of patriotism. The MSNBC blast against the chamber appears …”
Marty Smith, producer with Frontline on PBS, joins the guys this morning.
“…Marty I know it's heresy to. Contradictory to criticized General Petraeus and general my crystal. But the way you just described Afghanistan -- compare it to Iraq. Is this not a case of …”
Code Pink talks about the lack of an anti-war movement with Obama in office...
“…that we have previously kept them in military bases. And once a General Petraeus started and getting them out there in the communities. That's when they that they were able to bring some common Baghdad. …”
The commander of US forces in Western Iraq joins Finneran's Forum from Iraq and gives an update on what's going on, particularly in the Anbar Province.
“…of some troops. In a change in in in command structure which General Petraeus moving onto other responsibilities. Can you give us -- us sense of the the dynamics on the ground -- in Iraq today …”
The senior political advisor to John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign breaks down the latest on the DNC with Tom and guest co-host Wendy Murphy.
“…And very interesting timing I have to say. CNN is reporting that General Petraeus. . Has announced that on our province in Iraq. Will be handed off to Iraqi control Monday -- Monday the day York convention …”
“…Well certain just and -- I think that General Petraeus has done a phenomenal job and has short that things are going well this is just another indication that the war. In …”
Maj. David Waldron with Moe Lauzier
Army Major David Waldron is serving on active duty in Iraq. A graduate of Natick High School, he went on to attend West Point, and is now on his second deployment in Iraq. He's working with the 3rd Infantry Division, and is responsible for facilitating relationships with tribal sheiks in MND-C's area of responsibility. He joined Moe Lauzier on Saturday, February 9th to discuss several parts of his job, including his management of programs with the “Sons of Iraq.â€
“…from the bottom. I'm not silly top down but I know I general Petraeus. . And the ambassador Crocker definitely work and that's -- I think you'll see this is going to be a great year or …”
Army Capt. Michael Signori with Moe Lauzier
South Boston's own Michael Signori is an Army Captain serving on active duty in Iraq. He coordinates travel for journalists in theater. For example: If journalist "A" from Time Magazine wants to cover a story in Mosul, he finds a unit that will host him, arranges the transportation and smooths out any complications along the way. He chatted with Moe Lauzier on February 2nd.
“…he told the analysts okay listen if you run into my pal David Petraeus Solomon says hello. And thank your era well I understand he's he's coming home I hope that's for good reasons. Mission accomplished …”
Tom broadcasts from Washington D.C. the day of the State of the Union address with guests like Jim Ogonowski, who's just announced he'll run as a Republican against Sen. John Kerry, Brian Darling of the Heritage Foundation and Brian Bender from The Boston Globe.
“…in. Discussing progress in the war on Iraq in and what Petraeus general Petraeus may bring to Washington and to the American people in in the -- and a few months about. The progress that's been …”
“…yet and I've -- not in a perfect position to anticipate what general Petraeus -- report might say. But on behalf the Heritage Foundation up to this point January 28. What's there adage Foundation's view of …”
Lt. Col. Charles Perenick with Moe Lauzier
Lt. Col. Charles Perenick of Pittsfield, MA joined Moe Lauzier on January 26th. He reminded us that letters mean so much to the troops serving overseas, and discussed his recent move from the highly active green zone. He says most of the current aggression is happening to the north, but finally the Iraqi people are “dropping the dime†on Al Qaeda, and Iraqi security forces are picking up the slack.
“…keep hearing aren't seeing stories that make it appear as though David general Petraeus is about to to return and to duty somewhere -- Sutherland in Iraq that would that would indicate to me that that …”
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